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It's Time To Transform
Have you been avidly working on yourself, or trying to make a change in your life and keep getting stuck? Are you recovering from trauma? Whether it be pregnancy loss, infertility, a traumatic birth, grief, religious trauma, abuse, chronic pain, depression, or anxiety, it all gets stored in our cells and our subconscious mind, making recovery even more challenging.
But you are not alone.
If you are ready to find out how this transformative work can change your life, schedule a complimentary consult to connect.
Through this work I have seen my clients:
Relieve stress, anxiety, depression
Break barriers getting in the way of growth
Rid themselves of limiting beliefs
Heal trauma and build tolerance for discomfort
Manage if not get rid of chronic pain
Prepare for birth and the unknown
Adjust to life postpartum and honor their birth experience
HOW EFFECTIVE IS HYPNOTHERAPY?
HYPNOTHERAPY
TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA
PERINATAL SUPPORT
PERSONALINZED PACKAGE
ABOUT ALISSA
I am an approachable, intuitive, kind, humorous and positive Certified Hypnotherapist, Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor and Reiki Practitioner. I specialize in Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage and Birth Trauma, though I have experience in many varying traumas (auto accidents, Dissociative Identity Disorder, sexual abuse, chronic pain, and addiction to name a few).
I started yoga because I had shingles from stress at 26 (way too young!), and my Chiropractor suggested Yoga. I laughed and thought yoga was only for calm, quiet people, which was not me! However, I was in so much pain and desperate for help, I tried it. And I learned that yoga can be for everyone. It helped me manage my stress, and I have been using it as a tool to stay healthy in body, mind, and spirit ever since.
I studied Hatha Yoga and received my 200 hr. YTT in India in 2012. In 2018, I suffered a traumatic miscarriage. As someone who was in touch with my body, I was shocked at how disconnected the experience made me from myself. I knew I had to do something. I began EMDR therapy for myself, and learned about somatic experiencing. This led me to find Trauma-Informed Yoga training and I began working with people who had experienced Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage. Most recently, I had our rainbow baby (baby after miscarriage), and experienced a traumatic birth. I am currently studying Trauma Conscious Reproductive Health at the Trauma Conscious Yoga Institute to further my knowledge.
I am passionate about helping you to find the healing that already exists within you. I am merely a conduit. As someone who has been through trauma personally, I know what it's like to live with it, and how unbearable it can be.
Testimonials
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"Working with Alissa was life changing. I was Working through grief of multiple losses and feeling incredibly stuck. She created a customized plan of hypnotherapy and yoga therapy to address both the mind and body with incredible results. It was like the clouds parted and the sun shone through. Highly recommend!"
-Sally S.
"In one hypnotherapy session with Alissa, I was able to connect with my inner child and inner guide. Alissa's calming and inquisitive voice guided me through the process. She creates a nurturing, judgement-free space for you to relax, open up, and share your deepest emotions. "
-Kristin S.
"I always have an amazing practice with Alissa! She easily works with all levels of yoga and she takes the time to help each individual out. Her meditations at the end of class leave you feeling refreshed and ready for the day. Alissa is very energetic and has a great passion for yoga. I highly recommend her!"
-Nicole S.
"I have always been open minded to trying out new kinds of healing modalities. When I saw the potential to do hypnotherapy over zoom, I didn't know what to expect. Being in the helping profession myself, I have fairly high expectations for both providing and receiving care. During my initial consultation, Alissa at Cocoon Therapy was thoughtful and attentive to my needs and answered any and all questions that I had about the hypnotherapy process. Alissa was trauma informed in her approach and I felt empowered with the possibilities she offered on where the sessions could go. I felt at ease during the session and sense of peacefulness by the end. I look forward to integrating regular sessions into my monthly self-care."
-Julie M.
"I was referred to Alissa when I was pregnant with my second child after having a very traumatic delivery with our first. I had never experienced hypnotherapy before, but after just one session, I understood how effective it could be in helping me heal and move forward with a second (now planned) c-section. Alissa immediately put me at ease and patiently helped me unravel some tightly tangled knots in my head. Even meeting via Zoom, I always felt safe and cared for in her presence. I’m not exaggerating when I say that I credit her with making the birth of our son the best day of my life. We worked on finding ways to create a sense of safety and calm, even if things didn’t go exactly as planned. I walked into the hospital prepared, confident and ready to meet my baby. I was even able to watch through a clear curtain as he was born, which I would have never been able to do had I not been in such a safe headspace. I will forever be grateful to Alissa for guiding me along this journey, giving me the tools to take control of my own mind and supporting me in manifesting a perfect and healing birth experience. "
-Tilly
"Working with Alissa was life changing. I was Working through grief of multiple losses and feeling incredibly stuck. She created a customized plan of hypnotherapy and yoga therapy to address both the mind and body with incredible results. It was like the clouds parted and the sun shone through. Highly recommend!"
-Sally S.
"In one hypnotherapy session with Alissa, I was able to connect with my inner child and inner guide. Alissa's calming and inquisitive voice guided me through the process. She creates a nurturing, judgement-free space for you to relax, open up, and share your deepest emotions. "
-Kristin S.
"I always have an amazing practice with Alissa! She easily works with all levels of yoga and she takes the time to help each individual out. Her meditations at the end of class leave you feeling refreshed and ready for the day. Alissa is very energetic and has a great passion for yoga. I highly recommend her!"
-Nicole S.
"I have always been open minded to trying out new kinds of healing modalities. When I saw the potential to do hypnotherapy over zoom, I didn't know what to expect. Being in the helping profession myself, I have fairly high expectations for both providing and receiving care. During my initial consultation, Alissa at Cocoon Therapy was thoughtful and attentive to my needs and answered any and all questions that I had about the hypnotherapy process. Alissa was trauma informed in her approach and I felt empowered with the possibilities she offered on where the sessions could go. I felt at ease during the session and sense of peacefulness by the end. I look forward to integrating regular sessions into my monthly self-care."
-Julie M.
"I was referred to Alissa when I was pregnant with my second child after having a very traumatic delivery with our first. I had never experienced hypnotherapy before, but after just one session, I understood how effective it could be in helping me heal and move forward with a second (now planned) c-section. Alissa immediately put me at ease and patiently helped me unravel some tightly tangled knots in my head. Even meeting via Zoom, I always felt safe and cared for in her presence. I’m not exaggerating when I say that I credit her with making the birth of our son the best day of my life. We worked on finding ways to create a sense of safety and calm, even if things didn’t go exactly as planned. I walked into the hospital prepared, confident and ready to meet my baby. I was even able to watch through a clear curtain as he was born, which I would have never been able to do had I not been in such a safe headspace. I will forever be grateful to Alissa for guiding me along this journey, giving me the tools to take control of my own mind and supporting me in manifesting a perfect and healing birth experience. "
-Tilly
"Working with Alissa was life changing. I was Working through grief of multiple losses and feeling incredibly stuck. She created a customized plan of hypnotherapy and yoga therapy to address both the mind and body with incredible results. It was like the clouds parted and the sun shone through. Highly recommend!"
-Sally S.
"In one hypnotherapy session with Alissa, I was able to connect with my inner child and inner guide. Alissa's calming and inquisitive voice guided me through the process. She creates a nurturing, judgement-free space for you to relax, open up, and share your deepest emotions. "
-Kristin S.
"I always have an amazing practice with Alissa! She easily works with all levels of yoga and she takes the time to help each individual out. Her meditations at the end of class leave you feeling refreshed and ready for the day. Alissa is very energetic and has a great passion for yoga. I highly recommend her!"
-Nicole S.
"I have always been open minded to trying out new kinds of healing modalities. When I saw the potential to do hypnotherapy over zoom, I didn't know what to expect. Being in the helping profession myself, I have fairly high expectations for both providing and receiving care. During my initial consultation, Alissa at Cocoon Therapy was thoughtful and attentive to my needs and answered any and all questions that I had about the hypnotherapy process. Alissa was trauma informed in her approach and I felt empowered with the possibilities she offered on where the sessions could go. I felt at ease during the session and sense of peacefulness by the end. I look forward to integrating regular sessions into my monthly self-care."
-Julie M.
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Frequently asked questions
Will I be awake and aware during a Hypnotherapy session?
Absolutely! In fact, you will likely remember everything that happens. There is a chance you may fall asleep due to being so relaxed, but I see this as a need your body has. The good news is the subconscious mind is always aware.
What levels of yoga do you teach?
Most of my work with yoga is trauma-informed focused which can be very gentle and for all levels. If you are looking for more of a workout I can do that too!
I am trained in Hatha, Restorative, Prenatal, Postnatal, and Vinyasa.
Will you be in control of my mind/body/thinking?
Never. You are always in control. A large part of trauma-informed work is ensuring you are aware of your needs and feel comfortable speaking up if something isn't working for you.
Think of it this way... You are driving the car; I am in the backseat of the car and may ask if you want to go right, but ultimately you decide where you drive.
What if I don't want to share something, or am afraid of a traumatic memory coming up?
Your subconscious mind will only ever share something if it feels comfortable, safe or secure to do so. This is why I take my time earning your trust and ensuring you feel comfortable.
Memories are the same... if your subconscious mind is not ready to look at them or process them, they simply won't come up. Your mind is brilliant about protecting you.
I am not sure about working together yet. What should I do?
No problem! You are welcome to schedule a complimentary consult with me.
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